Skillshare Courses

Sculpting Creatures and Critters : Bringing Your Ideas to Life in Clay

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Have you ever wanted to bring your ideas to life in clay but weren’t sure where to start?  This class will give you the skills needed to start creating your own original sculptures using Super Sculpey.  We will start from the ground up, beginning with concept creation moving into armatures, building up clay, creating detail and texture, and finally, painting.  At the end of the class, you will have a completed sculpture of your own.  Students will need to purchase materials in order to complete this class.  Materials list and recommended buying locations will be provided.Previous sculpting experience is not necessary.  However, at least some working knowledge of art basics (form, shape, color theory, etc.) as well as basic drawing skills are highly recommended.   

Writing Character-Driven Short Stories

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How do you write a great short story? In this 45-minute class, Yiyun Li walks us through prompts, strategies, and advice for writing compelling characters, turning situations into stories, and revising work into a polished piece.Li is a professor at UC Davis, a MacArthur Fellow, and has been named a "20 Under 40" writer by The New Yorker. In addition to the class video lessons, Li shares her 4 favorite short stories, and every student will write their own 3-5 page short story inspired by an online comment, review, or obituary. (She provides a few favorites, or you can choose your own.)Beginning writers can take this class to get started writing fiction, and experienced writers can take this class to try out new writing styles and get feedback on their work. It's perfect for writers, bloggers, literature lovers, and everyone who loves a compelling story.

Creature Painting - Design and Render Like a Pro

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I’m calling on all artists out there with a passion for creating cool looking creatures - if you’ve ever dreamed of making a career out of this, I’m here to tell you that the dream is real. You can make a living doing this!The entertainment industry is booming and there is a huge demand for skilled artists who can imagine and render amazing looking creatures. All you need is a killer portfolio to launch you into an amazingly fun and rewarding career.This course can get you there. I’ll show you all of my professional level techniques and tricks that will demystify the entire process of creating creature art with Adobe Photoshop. In an easy to grasp, step by step process, you’ll learn digital painting techniques that will have you amazed at how alive, beautiful and realistic your creature art has become. But this course is so much more than just a painting demonstration. We’ll teach you everything you need to know to start thinking like a creature designer. To tie it all together, we offer responsive support and loads of other course resources to make sure that every student can take their work to new heights.You can do this! Don’t miss out on the chance to turn your creature art into a professional level product. It just might lead to a dream career. Enroll today, grab your stylus and let’s paint cool stuff.TrailerIntroOverviewShape LanguageUsing Animal ReferencesThinking Like a DesignerMaking your Creature Seem AliveCreature Project BriefsProject 1 - HOWLER - Sketch & InkProject 1 - HOWLER - ValueProject 1 - HOWLER - Color & DetailArtfully Using Photo TexturesProject 1 - HOWLER - Final PolishProject 2 - REAPER - Sketch & InkProject 2 - REAPER - ValueProject 2 - REAPER - Color & DetailProject 2 - REAPER - Final PolishProject 3 - PHOENIX - Sketch & InkProject 3 - PHOENIX - ValueProject 3 - PHOENIX - Color & DetailProject 3 - PHOENIX - Final PolishProject 4 - GOLIATH - Sketch & InkProject 4 - GOLIATH - ValueProject 4 - GOLIATH - Color & DetailProject 4 - GOLIATH - Final PolishCourse Recap

Affinity Designer for ipad - Volume 3- Vector art- Drawing and Brushes

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In this course we take a look and in depth look at all things vector art in Affinity Designer for the ipad , included in these  lessons we will be making several projects using all the tools in the vector toolbox including The pencil toolThe pen tool The vector brush tool We will also  be looking at  the basics fo vector brushes , including importing and creating :Image brushesIntensity brushes Included in the course are all the lessons you are going to need to complete the project including How to create new vector art and adjust the line width to create a pinstripe designHow to create and modify shapes drawn with the pen tool How to use and adjust vector style brushes including Image vs intensity brushes  Creating and exporting your brushes you have made  This is the perfect course to master fundamentals of vector art drawing and brush creation, which are present in every sort of sketching and art program,vector art is huge right now in video ork and design and you will learn the theory of digital art while creating real world , meaningful projects This is part of a weekly release series designed to take a massive program and break it into smaller digestible pieces, so don't forget to subscribe, we will be releasing one new module a week exclusively on skillshare All the downloads for the course are included and the project is outlined below.....don't forget to email or message with course questions ......and above all enjoy 

Mailchimp Mastery - Learn Email Marketing

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If you want to be successful with Email Marketing you will LOVE this Udemy course! You will learn the principles and strategies that work for us and that we have used to build Email Marketing campaigns for over 500 businesses successfully! Join this course today to master MailChimp and start to profit from building an email list!JOIN THE 200,000+ HAPPY STUDENTS I HAVE TAUGHT AND CONSULTED ON MARKETING!Do you want to partake in a CONSTANTLY updated Email Marketing course that teaches you everything required for successful marketing on MailChimp from A to Z?!Three reasons to TAKE THIS COURSE right now!You get lifetime access to lectures, including new lectures every month (content is added constantly as updates roll out).You can ask me questions and see me respond to every single one of them thoughtfully!What you will learn in this course is original, tested, and very detailed! Master the platform MailChimp and learn the Email Marketing strategies I implement for clients daily! This course will also layout how to optimize your email content, continue to build your email lists and then evaluate key metrics from the data MailChimp provides. Make the most of your email marketing and make it easy, so you can get back to what you do best, running your business!In this course, you will learn Email Marketing from beginner level to advanced on MailChimp!You will be able to be able to build squeeze pages and sign up/opt in forms to grow your email lists and increase your potential customers. You will be able to create hyper segmented email capture lists for more effective, targeted email marketing in the future. You will be able to build and design professional email campaigns that drive higher conversions. You will be able to A/B split test emails and analyze the proper data to make your next email even better! Join this course now to learn how to take your brand, product or service to the next level with the power of Email Marketing!TAKE A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION WITH YOUR LIFE AND LEARN HOW EMAIL MARKETING WILL MAKE YOUR BUSINESSES A HOUSEHOLD NAME! ENROLL NOW!

Getting Paid to Travel: Becoming a Professional Travel Photographer

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Ever dreamed of traveling the world and taking photos for a living? Join professional travel photographer Sean Dalton as he explores several ways to make money as a photographer traveling the world.Before Sean became a travel photographer, he worked a 9-5 job like most Americans. He had a Masters degree in a field he loved, and was passionate about his work. But, something wasn't right, and an urge within him lead him to leave his job and pursue a career in travel photography. Despite early hardships, Sean slowly taught himself the ins and outs of monetizing his photography services while living abroad, and is now recognized as a successful travel photographer. In this 80 minute course, Sean teaches you everything you need to know about how to get paid as a travel photographer, providing you with several techniques that can help you earn a living while traveling the world, including:How to find jobs as a documentary photographer or photo journalistHow to expand your current photography clientele to other countriesHow to monetize your social media accountsHow to maximize your income with stock photographyHow to utilize alternative methods like online teaching, photography blogging, and more.Whether you're a professional photographer that has always dreamed of becoming a travel photographer, or someone that has an interest in photography and is just looking to travel, there is something in this course for everyone. This course covers everything you need to know about monetizing your craft while you travel, allowing you to live a much more free and adventurous life.____________________________________COURSE RESOURCES (Mentioned in course)DropstockShootproof (Amazing tool for client work)Click here to download the free online course outline.Subscribe to Sean on YouTubeCheck out Sean's InstagramVisit Sean's website.Check out Sean's other Skillshare ClassesBecoming an Instagram Influencer: Creating Authentic Content and Monetizing Your FollowingCafe Photography for Instagram - Telling Visual Stories with Emotional Cafe PhotosQuestions about the project or not sure where to start? Contact Sean directly at info@daltonstills.com or on Instagram at @seandalt.IntroductionWhat is a travel photographer?Is it a reality for you?Overview of moneymaking methodsCourse ProjectPhoto Journalism & Documentary PhotographyStock PhotographyClient WorkPhotography & Travel BloggingOnline TeachingLeveraging your online followingStart NowSumming things up

The Art & Craft of Making Clothes: Sew Your Own Best Pair of Jeans

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In this comprehensive class, you'll learn how to create a pair of fitted denim jeans from start to finish.Throughout the course, we will...Cover materials and machines used, as well as alternativesTake a few key measurementsDraft a complete pattern using our own measurementsLearn how to speed up the sewing process with a few simple stepsDesign and arrange the back pocketsCreate and assemble polished front pockets Construct the fly and attach the zipperMeasure, draft, and sew our custom waistbandLearn two different ways to create a buttonholeAnd add a few finishing touches to create a polished final piece!We'll utilize skills such as....Using a French CurveCorrectly measuring a crotch curveUsing basic equations to split up measurementsDrafting a custom pattern from scratchArranging patterns to save fabricUsing a SergerSewing a French SeamUnderstanding and correctly assembling a zip flyCreating a buttonhole without a special footAdjusting the crotch curve to better fit your bodyHemming, and more! The jeans we'll be making during the class are high-waisted, but by the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the skills to create the waistband height of your choice.You can make your own pair of fitted jeans, fit to your body, at home, and on your own machine! Let's get started creating something you'll use and cherish on a daily basis!This is an intermediate sewing class, so a basic knowledge of sewing is required, but no prior experience drafting patterns is necessary.

Adobe Photoshop CC: Beginners | Workshop | Essentials

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Are you a Complete Photoshop Beginner?Do you want to learn how to How to Edit Images and Create Graphics from Scratch?This Adobe Photoshop CC course is the same course as I teach at the UK's leading Adobe Training Centre in London. We will cover how to edit Images AND how to Create Graphics for Social Media.What we will cover:- Editing Images- Cleaning up Images- Changing Backgrounds- Selecting Parts of Images- Manipulating Colours of Images- Retouching Tools- Selection Tools- Working with Text- Creating Graphics- Adding Effects- Creating Web Banners- Creating Sale Ads- Creating a Flyer/Poster- Clipping Masks- Editing Templates- Adding Filters- Cropping & Adjusting- Shortcuts- Layer Masks- Art-boards- Healing Tools- Clone Stamp Tool- Content Aware Move & Fill- Saving & ExportingThis course is aimed at complete novices, so don't worry you don't need to have any prior Photoshop knowledge!Are you ready to commence your journey into the world of being a designer?Note: To download the course files please go to the 'Projects & Resources' Tab

Drawing Portraits: Sketching Eyes, Noses, Mouths

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Welcome to this class on sketching the features of the face. In this class you will learn techniques to help you see line and tone and accurately draw eyes, noses and mouths.Faces are one of the most intriguing and also the most difficult subjects to draw, in large part because of the preconceived ideas we have of what a face SHOULD look like. In this class I'll help you to cut through what you think you know about faces to help you see exactly what you are looking at in terms of line and tone.And it's a long one! The full class starts by taking you through drawing a set of eyes from start to finish with direction and tips as we go. After this you will see two short videos showing a similar process that have been sped up to fit within five minutes. This is repeated with the noses and then again with the mouths.How best to use this class:Ive attached free image sheets of the eyes, noses and mouths I use in this class in the Project & Resources section and I would really encourage you to draw along with the first video of each feature of the face so you can notice the elements I discuss and practice applying them to your own drawing. You can then see these concepts repeated in the two quick following videos.  (Please note: Resource downloads are not available on the Skillshare app, only through the webpage).Give yourself enough time to go slowly and look carefully at the images you are drawing. Practice makes better than no practice!This is an intermediate level class that assumes an understanding of basic drawing techniques including sketching and shading. If you feel you need more practice in these areas you could check out the following classes:https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Drawing-Line-Quality/894565513https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Drawing-Shading/670481197If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask via the Discussion tab.

Watercolors Secrets: Seven Tips to Level-Up your Art

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In this class, I’ll show you 7 different techniques to level-up your watercolor skills. Each one takes no more than 10 minutes and can be applied to painting skies, loose flowers, trees and much more. Regardless of your style this deceivingly easy looking techniques make a huge difference. As a result, we’ll create a final watercolor artwork combining several techniques we’ve learned along the way.This class is for you if you’re a beginner and want to learn effective techniques to make quick progress.If you’re a professional or you’ve been painting for a while, I’m sure you’ll find some helpful insights too.Lessons include:Materials overviewHistory of watercolors and InspirationAbstract brush warm-upPainting fluffy treesPainting cloudsPainting loose flowers and leavesCrafty stamp techniqueCreating a big final project 

Starting a Successful Side-Hustle

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In this third class in my series on productivity, I’m focussing on creators. As a creator myself with numerous different projects contributing towards my business, I’m frequently asked how do I manage all these interests efficiently and effectively. In other words, how am I so productive as a creator?I’ve already got two classes on Skillshare relating to productivity but this class will specifically explore productivity for creators in more depth. Throughout the class I’ll be sharing various strategies, tools and techniques that I’ve used to help manage my time, attention and ideas which are three key pillars to consider when setting up your own creative side hustles or levelling up the projects that you’re already working on.We’ll start by discussing why you should start a side hustle and, perhaps more importantly, what side hustle can you start. I’ll talk through five questions that you can ask yourself to answer the latter question which should hopefully enable you to identify exactly what your side-project should focus on.Next we’ll move on to talking about how to actually make time for our side hustle within our existing busy lives. This is where we’ll focus on things such as how to be efficient and effective with our time as well as how to stay motivated in the long term and deal with set-backs and failures. I’ll discuss my theory of quantity over quality as well as the techniques I use to prevent myself from running out of ideas.Finally, at the end of the class, there’s a 30-minute discussion with my friend Thomas Frank who runs a very successful YouTube channel and an equally successful blog. We talk about all the key aspects of running a successful side project, the issues that we’ve had to overcome in our journeys and the advice we’d give to new creators.----------Who am I?My name is Ali - I'm a doctor working in the UK, and on the side I make YouTube videos about medicine, tech and productivity. Productivity is probably the issue I get asked most often about on my YouTube channel and across social media. Through reading books, blog posts, articles as well as experimenting with numerous techniques myself over the years, I feel that I've developed a bit of knowledge about productivity and that's why I've decided to put together this extensive series of Skillshare classes to share my own knowledge in the realm of productivity and hopefully help us all work towards living happier, healthier and more productive lives.---------Other Useful Links:My website / blog - https://www.aliabdaal.com My weekly podcast - https://www.notoverthinking.com Weekly email newsletter - https://email.aliabdaal.com Instagram - https://instagram.com/aliabdaal Twitter - https://twitter.com/aliabdaal Facebook - https://facebook.com/aliabdaalCamera Gear - https://kit.co/AliAbdaal Keyboard - Wireless Coral mechanical keyboard (Cherry Blue) - https://iqunix.store/ali Favourite iPad Screen Protector - Paperlike - https://paperlike.com/ali

UX Design Masterclass: Learn by Building 3 Complete Design Projects

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You can't learn UX Design from a book or a lecture. You need to get your hands dirty by working on real projects.In this course, I'll teach you the fundamentals technique of UX Design, like wireframing, persona mapping, and usability testing, by doing three real-world projects.Project 1: App CritiqueDissect the user experience of your favourite appCreate user personas to empathize with usersMap out user journeys and task flows to identify frictions in the UXProject 2: Usability TestTest a product with a real user!Learn how to create screener tests to remove biasDevelop task lists to inform and synthesize findings into a usability reportProject 3: Design Your First AppDesign a low-fidelity solution to a real problem you've identifiedWireframe your own application from scratchAdd interactions that create a clickable prototypeAt the end of this course, you'll have learned the core ideas to become a user experience designer. Importantly, you'll leave the course with three portfolio-ready projects to kickstart your UX Design career.

Instagram Marketing: How to Easily Edit Stunning Photos & Videos and Tips to Grow Your Following Now

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Are you an artist on Instagram, but have trouble growing a following? Or maybe you want to learn a better system for posting photos and videos.I want to help you to reach more people, grow your business and simply have fun. But not only that, I’m going to help you save time. You'll be able to get your pictures and videos edited in much less time. Plus, they will look great.With Instagram, I developed my own personal systems and will walk you step-by-step through the process I use on my iPhone. Click enroll, and let’s get started.

Analytics & Authenticity on Instagram: Crafting Your Digital Presence

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Make yourself known on Instagram with this 45-minute class with designer and illustrator Sophia Chang. You'll follow along as Sophia walks you through how you can build your personal brand on Instagram — covering everything from photo editing to analytics and community engagement on her favorite platform.You'll start by identifying your own passions by category, then you'll zero in on how to:represent those passions through photographyengage the communities around them on Instagraminteract with them in a meaningful wayset goals for growing your followingtrack your growth through analyticsWith tips on maintaining your authenticity throughout, this class is great for anyone looking to get their work or their personal brand out there in a creative, authentic way by leveraging the power of Instagram. By the end of this class, you'll have your own perfectly crafted online presence to share.

How to Start a Successful Social Media Marketing Agency

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Social Media Marketing is a huge business trend this year. Businesses are starting to see more and more value in building relationships and acquiring customers through social media channels.It's about building customer loyalty and brand awareness & you can leverage this to your advantage!In this course I'll go through the step by step process to show you what you need to get started, provide value, and finally...approach and land clients!1 Course Overview2 Website Overview and Homepage3 Services and Pricing Overview4 Have Your Own Social Media5 How to Sign Clients with Walk Ins6 How to Sign Clients with Walk Ins Continued7 How to Sign Clients with Walks Ins (Part 3)8 How to Sign Clients Through Email9 How to Sign Clients with Digital Audits10 How to Sign Clients with Digital Audits (Part 2)11 How to Sign Clients with Digital Audits (Part 3)12 How to Sign Clients with Digital Audits (Part 4)13 How to Sign Clients with Digital Audits (Part 5)14 How to Sign Clients with Digital Audits (Part 6)15 How to Identify Good Potential Clients16 Growing Engagement on Instagram for Your Clients17 How to Grow Your Client's Facebook Audience and Promote Their BusinessThe Biggest Mistake You Can Make When Pitching Social Media Marketing Clients & How to Avoid itHow to Find Clients on Upwork5 Services You Can Provide for Your SMMA Clients4 Client Service Ideas for Social Media Marketing Agencies